RE: Hazards of wet plate collodion ?

Thanks for the clarification. Well, I guess I will start with hypo fixing if
I manage to make ambrotypes. Cyanide intimidates me too... First of all I
have to locate a source for collodion in my area (which is not likely, I
will try it anyway...) Do you prepare your own collodion or do you get it
ready? If you prepare it yourself can you describe the process (if it's not
overly complicated) or point a source of information (website or book)?

Thanks again,
Loris.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kerik [mailto:kerik@kerik.com]
Sent: 08 Ağustos 2005 Pazartesi 20:09
To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
Subject: Re: Hazards of wet plate collodion ?

Loris,

Yes, that has been my experience. I don't have scanned examples I can show
you. And really, you need to see them in person to appreciate the
difference.

Kerik

On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 19:54:38 +0300, Loris Medici <loris_medici@mynet.com>
wrote:

> Kerik, thanks for the valuable info.
>
> I am also interested in wet plate collodion. Specifically in ambrotypes.
> From what you wrote below I understand that ambrotypes fixed in sodium
> thiosulfate are duller and have a more neutral hue when compared to
> potassium cyanide fixed ones. Did I get it right? Do you (or others
> practicing wet plate collodion) have scans of either hypo and cyanide
> fixed ambrotypes so that I compare the results?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Loris.
Received on Mon Aug 8 11:21:02 2005